Local police use tracking dart to recover stolen vehicle after high-speed chase
FRANKLIN, Ohio (WKRC) — The Franklin Police Department is celebrating a successful recovery of a stolen vehicle, thanks to their innovative use of tracking technology. Officers spotted the stolen car in Blue Ash on Sunday, where it reached speeds exceeding 100 mph on Interstate 75. In a strategic move,...
1 killed in shooting at local gas station
One person is dead after a shooting at a Dayton gas station early Monday morning.
‘Choose safety;’ Firefighters urge public to stop swimming in local lake after 5th drowning
After the fifth drowning in 12 years, firefighters are urging the public not to swim in a local lake.
Pair indicted in stolen vehicle chase ending with 1 shot by officer
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County grand jury has indicted two suspects believed to have been involved with a stolen vehicle that ended with an officer shooting in Trotwood. Rodney Smith Jr., 25, and Heaen Shepherd, 29, both of Dayton, each face two counts: For Smith: For Shepherd: Dayton Police and the Ohio...
Middletown asked to address homeless population concerns downtown
Two recent incidents in downtown Middletown have left one downtown business owner worried about an increase in violence from the city’s homeless population.
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect on the run
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man is wanted after a pursuit that spanned multiple counties Monday. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers noted a vehicle, described as a green SUV, traveling at 100 miles-per-hour in a 65 mph zone on I-75 north in Warren County around 2:40 a.m. A pursuit ensued shortly after...
‘We finally got justice’: Man who killed Butler County mother in hit-and-run sentenced
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - A year after Mary Beth Blankenship was killed in a hit-and-run crash, her family finally received a measure of justice. Tristan King was sentenced to 30 months in prison for failing to stop after the crash that claimed the life of the Butler County mother. During the emotional court...
Old Benchwood Frisch’s may become Flying Ace Car Wash
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — The site of a former restaurant in Butler Township could be transformed into a car wash. A public hearing on a proposed plan to create a Flying Ace Car Wash at 3311 Benchwood Road will be held June 24 at 6 p.m, according to the meeting agenda. The property is […]
Popular local diner to close doors, move back to food truck
A popular local diner has decided to close its brick-and-mortar location and transition to a food truck.
Piqua Police officer facing assault charge, placed on leave by department
A Piqua Police officer is on paid administrative leave after a reported assault in Miami County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The City of Piqua confirmed Officer Tyler Kelch, 25, was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation and an internal...
